If Fritsch is back for finals, can we go with a Fwd line of JVR,.Fritta, Trac, ANB, Chandel and Kozzy?

 

Joel Smith to FF & Tomlinson to play Backline is a must…

I would be tempted to try Tomlinson forward at some point next week too change up with Smith. Just need to compete hard and bring the ball to ground not allowing defenders to mark the ball. Our smalls and mids will kick our goals.

Edited August 6, 20231 yr by Dee tention

22 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Peter Johnston?

He was a great mark but Choco would have to be a miracle worker to improve his kicking. 

41 minutes ago, Jibroni said:

In other news Nick Daicos is out for 6 weeks:

AFL 2023: Nick Daicos injury details, hairline fracture in his knee, timeline, out for six weeks, Nathan Murphy syndesmosis, Collingwood Magpies, latest news (foxsports.com.au)

Pappy"s been out for over a year 

22 minutes ago, ElDiablo14 said:

If Fritsch is back for finals, can we go with a Fwd line of JVR,.Fritta, Trac, ANB, Chandel and Kozzy?

 

What about Melksham? Seems too small anyway.

Disappointing news.

 

But Tom McDonald should be almost ready to return?

Then there's Josh Schache.

Or Ben Brown?

Otherwise, Brodie Grundy?

Either way, there are other forward options.

Just now, Supreme_Demon said:

Disappointing news.

 

But Tom McDonald should be almost ready to return?

Then there's Josh Schache.

Or Ben Brown?

Otherwise, Brodie Grundy?

Either way, there are other forward options.

T Mac will be ready I believe. I read last week T Mac was aiming to play VFL next week.

1 minute ago, Dee Zephyr said:

T Mac will be ready I believe. I read last week T Mac was aiming to play VFL next week.

If we're relying on Tmac come finals off the back of another foot surgery lay-off then you genuinely know we're completely bare to the bone with key forwards.

He simply should not be in contention. His body is completely shot as is his ankles. Can barely turn and when the ball hits the ground he's very similar to Ben Brown where their defensive efforts are non existent. 

 

1 hour ago, Cracker Nackers said:

 

 

35 minutes ago, Queanbeyan Demon said:

Peter Johnston?

 

11 minutes ago, mo64 said:

He was a great mark but Chocco have to be a miracle worker to improve his kicking. 

Also recon he played a part in the Gary missed the bus Sidebottom affair.

Petty is almost irreplaceable with his recent form. We just can’t go back to BBB or Tmac. 

What are the chances of this being just a sprained ankle?

One player a team does not make.

We have 3 games to adjust our forward line. 

Petracca has been great up forward, Kozzy is getting to work and Viney is carrying the weight of the midfield on his shoulders and doing a fantastic job.

Maxy is back in form and Clarry is said to be a week away.

It's unfortunate Petty is out but we are 2nd on the ladder and we had to do this at times without Gawn, Oliver and Fritter. There's no reason we can't manage without Petty.

There are more upsides than there are downsides at the moment.

2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Injured because of a terrible kick inside 50 that should've hit him on the chest 🤬

Pointless post.

2 hours ago, mo64 said:

What options do you suggest who haven't recently failed? BBB and T Mac are cooked. Grundy has never been a capable forward, and Smith is unproven.

Petty and JVR are the only 2 key forwards who have looked like taking a contested mark, in addition to being mobile. Petty is not replaceable.

'Cooked' is a tediously overused term. Suggest it be put in the fridge.

6 minutes ago, At the break of Gawn said:

Petty is almost irreplaceable with his recent form. We just can’t go back to BBB or Tmac. 

What are the chances of this being just a sprained ankle?

Looked syndesmosis like.  @Webber

Just now, Watson11 said:

Looked syndesmosis like.  @Webber

Goodwin said it’s a mid foot injury. Not ankle?

TMac was handballing with a kid in a park today so he’s clearly upping his output

38 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

Disappointing news.

 

But Tom McDonald should be almost ready to return?

Then there's Josh Schache.

Or Ben Brown?

Otherwise, Brodie Grundy?

Either way, there are other forward options.

He's ready to play but imv would need at least a week or two at Casey to gain match fitness and form before being seriously considered.

Earliest would be Rnd 23 but more realistically the final round vs the Swans IF he can get his match fitness / form at Casey to a level that warrants a call up.

Tom McLazarus!!??

26 minutes ago, Jaded No More said:

Goodwin said it’s a mid foot injury. Not ankle?

That’s the area he was holding on bench. Not that I would know but it appeared to be a bending of his foot not and ankle.

We will know soon enough.

2 hours ago, leave it to deever said:

 

Agreed Layzie. There's some Pollyanna posting permeating at present about Petty's present predicament.

Our forward line was in dire straights and even Kozzie lifted in his presence.  Finally found a solution and poof he's gone.

[censored].

 

32 minutes ago, Redlagged said:

'Cooked' is a tediously overused term. Suggest it be put in the fridge.

Yeah  let's go with finished or retirement

I think a combination of Smith, Brown and Tmac will get us through till Fritta is back. BB’s knee only allows him to play one game before it blows up. TMAC will be an option once he has some VFL form. Joel smith is good, but more of a third tall, not strong enough in the contest.

This isn't the end of the season everyone. Petty has had a good couple of games forward but I could list close 10 players that would put a line through us if out for several weeks

Edited August 6, 20231 yr by david_neitz_is_my_dad

It's very disappointing but Collingwood and Port are losing and have worse injuries than us, and Brisbane aren't in red hot form either. "Season over" catatrophisers take a deep breath

1 hour ago, Little Goffy said:

Your commitment to negativity in all six posts on the forum so far is impressive.

Maybe we got a tad too positive and hopeful about things feeling like 2021 again, this is the universe rebalancing 🤠

Edited August 6, 20231 yr by DeelightfulPlay
Emojiii

I'm optimistic a forward line of JVR, Melksham and Fritta supported by Chandler, Kossie, Nibbler, Trac and Max floating forward could still manage a game winning score. In Fritta's absence, I reckon we give Smith a go and run Tommo in the backline who I think has been largely good excepting the game against Richmond.